The Surf Window

Queens

Waikiki, USA

Reef breakBeginner

Waikiki's regal break, a long, smooth right-hand reef wave named for the Hawaiian royalty who once surfed this stretch, mellow, flowing rides in one of the world's great beach settings.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size3-8ft

Wind

NE

Offshore

Tide

Mid to high

LowMidHigh

Season

October–March

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Right (primarily)

Bottom

Coral reef (relatively deep)

Shape

Long, slow, rolling. Great for longboarding

Length

100–200m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Beginner–Intermediate (longboard)
  • •Why: Long, forgiving waves over a deep reef make it accessible; the length rewards surfers who can generate flow.

Hazards

  • •Canoe and paddleboard traffic
  • •Crowded, Waikiki is the most visited surf beach on earth
  • •Occasional strong current on bigger south swells

Local Tips

  • •A longboard or SUP maximises the wave; the length is wasted on a shortboard.
  • •Surf midweek early morning for the most manageable crowds, weekends are extremely busy.

Location

Map showing the location of Queens in Waikiki, USA

21.2797, -157.8260